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UD engineering alumni elected to National Academy
Elected to the academy were Arup K. Chakraborty and Rakesh K. Jain, both graduates of UDs internationally recognized chemical engineering program. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is extraordinarily significant, and the college is exceptionally proud of both Arup and Rakesh, Eric Kaler, dean of the College of Engineering, said. Chakraborty earned a UD doctorate in chemical engineering in 1988. He is currently the Warren and Katherine Schlinger Distinguished Professor and chair of the department of chemical engineering at the University of California Berkeley. He was cited by the National Academy for the application of theoretical chemistry to practical problems, including immune system recognition, polymer interfaces, sensor technology and catalysis. Chakraborty has coauthored more than 90 refereed publications and has delivered more than 100 invited lectures. His research has been recognized with a variety of awards, including the Allan P. Colburn Award given by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the National Young Investigator Award and UDs Allan P. Colburn Lectureship. Jain earned a masters degree in chemical engineering in 1974 and a doctorate in 1976, both at UD.
A leading expert on tumor pathophysiology, angiogenesis, drug delivery and intravital microscopy, Jain has published nearly 300 scientific papers and five books on tumor blood supply and other topics. He also holds several patents for medical discoveries, such as locating tumors prior to needle biopsy and devising a new method for enhancing drug delivery. He was cited by the National Academy for the integration of bioengineering with tumor biology and imaging gene expression and functions in vivo for drug delivery in tumors. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. National Academy membership honors those who have made "important contributions to engineering theory and practice, including significant contributions to the literature of engineering theory and practice," and those who have demonstrated accomplishment in "the pioneering of new fields of engineering, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing and implementing innovative approaches to engineering education." Article by Neil Thomas To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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